29 August 2026 · Dubai Setup
WPS Setup for Dubai Employers
To run compliant WPS payroll in Dubai, register with MOHRE, set up an account with an approved bank or authorised exchange house, and schedule the pay run so salaries clear WPS by the 1st of the following month. Keep transfers at 85% or more of due wages, keep deductions within the lawful cap, and reconcile the WPS file each month so any error is caught before it becomes a penalty.
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Get the plumbing right
Use an approved channel.
- Register the establishment with MOHRE.
- Open with an approved bank/exchange house.
- Map employees to MOHRE contracts.
- Test the WPS file format.
Time and reconcile
Timing is everything now.
- Schedule pay to clear by the 1st.
- Keep transfers at 85%+.
- Keep deductions within the cap.
- Reconcile the WPS file monthly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For setting up Dubai payroll.
How do I register for WPS?
Register the establishment with MOHRE and set up payroll through an approved bank or exchange house.
When should the pay run execute?
Early enough that salaries clear WPS by the 1st of the following month.
How do I avoid dropping below 85%?
Keep deductions within the lawful cap and reconcile the WPS file before submitting.
Can Exiloz set up our WPS payroll?
Yes. We handle the MOHRE and channel setup and the monthly compliance.
Set up compliant WPS payroll
Exiloz sets up and runs WPS payroll for your Dubai business, on time every month.